5 Memorial Day Celebrations Around the Main Line

These local events honor our nation’s heroes.

The Gladwyne Civic Association celebrates Memorial Day with a parade through town. Decorate bikes, wagons and strollers in red, white and blue for this ceremony honoring veterans. A block party follows the parade to keep the fun rolling.

Celebrate the start of summer and honor the sacrifices of our veterans at Chaddsford Winery’s Memorial Day Blues Festival. Each day offers something different, including live music from Scoville Blue and Steve Guyger, among others, plus a lineup of local food trucks, lawn games and more.

The Museum of the American Revolution will pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the Revolutionary War. Hop aboard a ship like those used in battle as performers simulate the crew’s experience. Veterans and active and retired military receive free admission.

Honor our local heroes by attending the Devon Horse Show’s Tribute to Heroes, which takes place in the Dixon Oval. Police, fire, emergency responders, and active and retired military receive free admission.